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Oficina Municipal de Información al Consumidor
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Argentina online fraud surge
9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated
Latest: Facebook Marketplace scams target users in Argentina
By mid-September 2026, new fraudulent modalities emerged in Argentina. In Tandil, the Municipal Office of Consumer Information (OMIC) warned of a digital ‘uncle’ scam where criminals pose as social media buyers, claiming
International children's toy safety crisis
35 clusters · 153 sources · last updated
Latest: Forbrugerrådet Tænk finds harmful chemicals in viral Squishy Dumplings toys
Since late June 2026, gel-filled squishy toys have triggered a multinational safety crisis involving burns and chemical exposure from benzene, phthalates, and other hazardous substances. In the United Kingdom, authoritie
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Consumer Office issues vehicle transaction recommendations
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